Mack
Mack is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Son or great.
Origin and history
Mack originated as a short form of Gaelic surnames beginning with Mac, such as Mackintosh or Mackenzie, or as a derivative of the personal name Magnus. Historically used as a standalone given name in the United States, it carries a rugged, vintage charm. It maintains steady usage as a classic American boy's name.
Popularity in the United States
42,720 babies in the United States have been named Mack since 1880. It ranks #555 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #494.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.7 %)
- NC (9 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
- AL (7.4 %)
- MS (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,062 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,370 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,562 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,892 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,459 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,636 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,646 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,212 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,715 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,741 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,306 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,019 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,270 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,200 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,630 |
Famous people named Mack
- Mack Brown: Football Coach, Sports Analyst
- Mack Swain: Actor, Comedian
- Mack Sennett: Film Producer, Director
Fun facts
- Mack originally functioned as a Scottish and Irish surname prefix meaning 'son of' before becoming a standalone given name.
- In mid-20th-century American English, 'Mack' became a casual term of address for a man.